UPDATE: Check the Updates Section above for the most recent news and special incentive reports. Check our blog for even more details.

UPDATE: MedleyTea Media & Cineline Productions will team up to produce The Second Rat, if we can reach our total goal on time! See Updates Section above for more info.

THE STORY

A man named Todd Rawlins, whom is inflicted with a genetic disease that will kill him prematurely, discovers that he can rewind time to any point in his past. When it seems like all his problems are solved, he discovers that he is being hunted to the death by the only man that knows the time traveler's secret. The hunter’s name is Ian Kyle… The Second Rat.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE STORY

"The twist to this one is totally logical and morally telling. One of the best stories of the year..." — Rich Horton

"In one stroke, Kirtley turns a basic power fantasy into a moral cautionary tale — and keeps it entertaining." — Greg Beatty, in Tangent Online

“Definitely take the time to read this story.” — Facebook Fan

“Oh, man. This is awesome.” — Facebook Fan

WHERE YOU FIT IN

Every donation counts — even if it’s only one dollar ($1). Without you, there will be no film… period. Please take a moment to browse our rewards. Who knows? Maybe one of them might tickle your fancy a bit. Please make your donation today. Time runs out on August 5th at 11:59pm. You could be making the careers of a few hungry, young filmmakers.

WHERE THE DONATIONS GO

Every single penny will be put into taking this sci-fi classic from the short story and short script and building it into a full-fledged, bona fide short film. And, our team is ready to begin the building process — a team of awesome filmmakers, willing to donate their time, services and sweat to making this the best Sci-Fi short ever. A bulk of the donations will go toward obtaining the most updated camera tools available, the best Special Effects, and the greatest Visual Effects out there to bring the short film version alive in the best manner possible, and to present you with time travel like you’ve never seen it before. We want to make this the best movie-going experience possible for you today, utilizing today's advanced film technologies.

Please don't make us do a movie with bad effects. We're begging you.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

Get more info, and constantly follow us here on Kickstarter, or at one of the following locations for the next 30 days, or so:

Please help us spread the word to all your family, friends, and enemies! We can’t do this without every last one of you. Post our info to Reddit, Digg, or other voting sites. Pin us up on Pinterest or Posterous. Blog about us on Tumblr, WordPress, Blogger, everywhere. Tell everyone in your business community on LinkedIn. The more people who know, the better chance we have.

Also, familiarize yourself with the story. Ask us as many questions as possible. Strike up conversations with your friends about us at dinner. The sky is the limit.

If you think your Local Media Outlets, Bloggers, Magazines, Papers, could use a good story, and would benefit from airing/writing a story about a project like this, please get in touch with them and direct them to Dustin M. Thomas at me@dustinmthomas.com.

All Media, please contact: Dustin M. Thomas | me@dustinmthomas.com.

REWARD INFO

STAY TUNED HERE FOR PROTOTYPES AND MORE INFO COMING SOON!

LEGAL

It is our duty to provide you with your rewards around the allotted estimated time. However, during filming, things may happen that might delay your rewards until a later date and time (e.g., DVDs may be delayed due to Festival entries, physical items may be delayed due to manufacturer delays, personal meetings may be delayed due to scheduling/filming conflicts, etc.). Please rest assured that every last reward will be met. That’s a guarantee.

All International contributors, please read the rewards boxes carefully, and adjust your donation according to the corresponding panel’s International shipping requests.

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Pledge $10 or more
About $10

You will receive a handwritten Thank You letter from the Author and Director on souvenir letterhead + your name will be added to the website on Our Supporters List, with a link to you on your social network of choice + a Digital Download of the short story for your e-reading device.

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Pledge $40 or more
About $40

STAND-ALONE SPECIAL: You will receive ALL OF THE ABOVE + an Official DVD of the finished film, signed by the author and director. NOTE: Please see the FAQs for a detailed message about DVDs before selecting. [Please add $15 for International Shipping]

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Pledge $50 or more
About $50

You will receive ALL $10 - $30 REWARDS + an Official Film Coffee Mug with Logo for your early morning coffee drinking pleasure... or tea... or Irish Coffee. It's cool. We don't judge. [Coffee, Tea, and Irish Coffee are not included - Please add $20 for International Shipping]

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Pledge $75 or more
About $75

TIME TRAVELER SPECIAL: You will receive ALL $10 - $40 REWARDS + a Wall Clock to rewind your past. The clock's face will be emblazoned with a commissioned black and white print from artist Matt Perry, that depicts a pinnacle moment from the original short story! [IMPORTANT: Wall clocks will only be included in THE RAT PACK level, and above, outside of this bracket. Please add $25 for International shipping]

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Pledge $100 or more
About $100

DON'T LET THE DOGS OUT... Um, without their own doggy swag. You will receive ALL $10 - $30 REWARDS + get an Official Film Doggy Tee with Logo for the little, furry guy or gal. This is perfect for the, um, Rat Terrier. [Make sure to indicate the size of your Beast in weight/Not for pups above 80lbs. - Please add $20 for International shipping]

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Pledge $200 or more
About $200

THE SMALL BUNDLE: You will receive ALL $10 - $30 REWARDS + the Offical T-Shirt with Logo + Coffee Mug with Logo + the Special Edition Blu-Ray of the finished film autographed by the Author and Director. [Please add $25 for International Shipping]

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Pledge $400 or more
About $400

THE RAT PACK: You will receive a Thank You letter from the Author and Director on souvenir letterhead + your name will be added to the website on Our Supporters List, with a link to you on your social network of choice + a Digital Download of the short story for your e-reading device + an Official Film Mini-Button + an Official Film Sticker + Official Film Wallpaper for your Desktop + a Digital Download of the finished film + a Thank You in the film's credits + an Official one-sheet, signed by the Author and Director + an Official Film Coffee Mug with Logo + Official Film T-Shirt with Logo + an Official Film Baseball Cap with Logo + an Official Film Patch with Logo + the Special Edition Blu-Ray of the finished film autographed by the Author and Director. [Please add $40 for International Shipping]

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Pledge $500 or more
About $500

You will receive THE RAT PACK + a direct phone call/web call from the Director and the Author to thank you personally for your contribution and for you to ask any questions that you like about the story, life, anything - the sky is the limit. [Please add $40 for International Shipping]

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Pledge $750 or more
About $750

THE AUTHOR PACK:
You will receive THE RAT PACK + a signed copy of one of the author's pieces of writing from his own personal collection - Never before available! [Please add $40 for International Shipping]

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Pledge $2,000 or more
About $2,000

MEET & GREET PACK: You will receive THE RAT PACK + a Lunch with the Author and/or Director - your choice (must be in close proximity of NYC for lunch with both members [or just the Author], or Piedmont Area of NC for lunch with just the Director). [Please add $40 for International Shipping]

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Pledge $3,500 or more
About $3,500

ALL ACCESS SET PASS: Come hang out on the set for a day and witness, firsthand, the filming of The Second Rat + You will receive THE RAT PACK. [Must be within close proximity to Los Angeles, or provide own travel/accommodations to/in Los Angeles - Please add $40 for International Shipping]

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Pledge $5,000 or more
About $5,000

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER PACK: Get an Executive Producer credit in the film + This gives you power to name one of the film's characters AND to choose one film festival you want us to submit to, then come hang out with us the whole day at the festival, should we make it (dinner and drinks are on us after the show, but you must provide your own travel/accommodations to/from the festival city - we'll get you around while you're there) + You will also receive THE RAT PACK. [Please add $40 for International Shipping]